Comfortable life in Siheyuan

After the meal, Liu Qingshan and the others left, leaving only Liu Weidong. He told the store manager to help keep an eye on the child and find some work for him so that he wouldn't be idle.

Poor Liu Weidong just became a glorious waiter.

There have been a constant stream of customers in the past two days before the New Year, and this guy is almost exhausted!

He was still thinking about quitting the job with Liu Qingshan, but Liu Qingshan picked up the phone and was about to call his mother, which scared the boy to death.

This year's New Year's Eve was more lively than usual. Xu Damao changed into new clothes early. The only color TV in the courtyard was also moved to the center of the backyard.

Most of the people in the courtyard came over to watch TV after eating the New Year’s Eve dinner.

The TV in Liu Qingshan's house was also moved to the living room. Everyone gathered around the black and white TV in the living room, watching it intently.

"There is a Spring Festival Gala tonight. We can't miss it." Xu Damao said proudly as he stood in the yard.

"Da Mao, your color TV is really clear." Auntie complimented with a smile!

"Yes! Damao is very open-minded today. He brought out the TV for everyone early!" Aunt Li in the backyard said with a smile.

"We have been neighbors for many years, I can't just take care of myself! Doesn't this old man often teach us that one can't just think about oneself. Uncle, is that right?" Xu Damao looked at the uncle with a smile.

"Hey! I just said that, as long as you think it's useful!" said an old man vaguely.

Soon, the Spring Festival Gala officially began, and many people from the neighboring yard also ran over. The entire backyard was packed with people. There was no place to stand.

"Hey, Damao. I can even make phone calls during the Spring Festival Gala. Can I watch any program I want?" The third uncle looked at the telephone hotline on the TV and felt a little itchy in his heart.

"That's not necessarily true. If you want to hear dirty jokes, I don't think people will agree!" Xu Damao joked with a smile.

"Uncle, do you want to hear some dirty jokes? I can tell you two!" Everyone started to make a noise!

"Don't make fun of me! I'm a retired teacher, how can I do such disrespectful things?" The third uncle waved his hands quickly, his face turning red.

"I say, do you guys want to go to Qingshan's house to make a phone call? He has a ready-made phone at home, let's go and borrow one!" Xu Damao had a little drink in the evening and was in high spirits now.

"Yes! Qingshan has a phone number at home, why don't we go and ask him?"

A group of people came to Liu Qingshan's house again and shouted loudly for Liu Qingshan.

"Qingshan, don't stay at home! Come out and have some fun! We want to borrow your phone to call the TV station!"

Liu Qingshan heard the noise outside while he was in the house. After knowing why everyone came, he also walked out with a smile.

"Happy New Year! Everyone, come one by one, but let me say this in advance. We just made a few phone calls, but none of them went through. You should also be mentally prepared!"

Liu Qingshan had already called, but the tone was always busy. I guess everyone in the country is calling this number right now.

"Is it true? Is there anyone who can't get through to this phone?" The three aunts gathered in the crowd and said with a smile.

"It's normal that this call can't go through. When several calls are made at the same time, only one can get through." Liu Qingshan explained patiently.

"That's true. Since a group of us can think of making a phone call, there must be quite a few people in the country who make the same call." The third uncle suddenly realized, but he still wanted to make the call.

"Hurry up. Finish the fight quickly, we still have to continue watching TV!" Xu Damao shouted loudly.

Liu Qingshan welcomed the people in with a smile, and a group of people gathered around the phone.

After trying to get through to several people on the phone, no one had any hope left.

At this moment, Xu Damao's phone unexpectedly rang. Everyone suddenly became excited!

"Hello, comrade! This is the *** Spring Festival Gala. Where are you calling from?"

The sound from the microphone suddenly sounded like heavenly music.

"I'm from... No. 95 Nanluogu... Lane. I'm... Xu Damao. I really like your show!" Xu Damao, who was holding the phone, suddenly became nervous and spoke haltingly.

"Comrade Xu Damao, what program do you want to watch?" The voice from the microphone was like the sound of nature, and everyone in the room fell silent.

"I, I want to hear Teacher Li sing "Song of Spring"!" Xu Damao answered quickly this time without any hesitation.

"Hey, why are you listening to the Spring Song? You should listen to our national treasure, Peking Opera!"

"Perform a few more skits, or even a crosstalk!" The other people in the room immediately had different opinions and started discussing.

However, the person on the other end of the phone had already hung up, so everyone could only talk about it.

"Da Mao is lucky. There are so many of us here, but only your call got through."

Just now, a group of people made at least ten calls, but only Xu Damao's call was connected.

"That's right! The spring song we'll sing later is for Damao!" The third uncle joked with a smile.

"Thank you Qingshan, we'll go out and watch TV. We won't disturb you anymore!" Xu Damao said happily with a rosy face.

"No need to thank me. It's New Year's Day, isn't it just for fun? We are happy too that your call got through!" Liu Qingshan was indeed very happy. This was the first Spring Festival Gala, which would go down in the history of the film and television industry!

A group of people walked out again, and Liu Qingshan's room gradually became quiet again. Everyone's attention was focused on the TV again.

Liu Qingshan watched Teacher Li on TV and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The dozen songs Teacher Li sang on the Spring Festival Gala were truly unprecedented and unparalleled!

In the backyard, everyone was stunned with surprise when they found out that Xu Damao had made the call and ordered a program.

Not long after, Teacher Li on TV really started singing "Spring Song", and everyone's mood became even more excited.

A TV gala attracted everyone's attention.

By the time everyone came to their senses, it was already midnight and firecrackers could be heard everywhere.

People in the backyard also went back to set off firecrackers, but not long after, they gathered around the TV again.

The party ended at 12:40 a.m. and everyone left reluctantly.

At Liu Qingshan's house, the New Year's Eve celebration was over. Xiao Yuwen had already fallen asleep in Feng Yu's arms.

Liu Qingshan took out several red envelopes from his pocket and gave one to each person. Liu Weidong, who was spending the New Year with Liu Qingshan, also received a red envelope.

"Thank you, uncle. I wish you a long life!" Liu Weidong said happily, his eyes focused on the red envelope.

"Take it. Tell your uncle if you run out of money. Don't ask for protection money from others. It's not honorable!" Liu Qingshan is also old, and he unconsciously sounds a bit old-fashioned when he speaks!